2012 KGS to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1643 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.1474 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1527 SBD

2012 KGS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.1474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1573 to the December average rate of 0.1497, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1643 was down 4.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 821 SBD

2011 Average 826 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 737 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.56 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1581

0.1478

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to SBD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1527, compared to 0.1528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1527

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0130 SBD (High: 0.1643 / Low: 0.1513). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 SBD (High: 0.1535 / Low: 0.1518).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0130

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1573) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1650), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0077 (-4.69%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1573

2011 Avg (January) 0.1650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1643	0.1513	0.1573
February	0.1528	0.1494	0.1507
March	0.1542	0.1520	0.1531
April	0.1535	0.1518	0.1524
May	0.1563	0.1517	0.1540
June	0.1533	0.1474	0.1487
July	0.1568	0.1504	0.1538
August	0.1585	0.1564	0.1570
September	0.1585	0.1502	0.1547
October	0.1535	0.1503	0.1513
November	0.1521	0.1496	0.1503
December	0.1513	0.1493	0.1497